UMass students express concern over transition to remote learning
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2020
With the coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate, universities across the U.S. are moving to remote learning. On March 11, UMass Amherst announced that students must remain off-campus for two weeks after spring break. UMass students share their thoughts on how the transition will affect their learning and spread of the virus.
Men’s Lacrosse Highlights: UMass survives scare against LIU
Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor
March 11, 2020
The Minutemen pulled away from the Sharks behind a 6-1 fourth quarter.
Ask UMass — Blarney
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 6, 2020
Every year, thousands of UMass Amherst students celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the first Saturday in March- also called Blarney. In this episode, students discuss how their spending Blarney weekend and their thoughts on Meek Mill performing at the Mullins Live! concert.
Women’s Highlights: UMass gets big win over St. Bonaventure and advances to Quarterfinals
Michael Araujo, Reporter
March 5, 2020
The Minutewomen dominated the first half and quickly jumped out to a 20 point lead early on in the game
Men’s Lacrosse Highlights: UMass’s offensive attack overwhelms Albany
Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor
March 5, 2020
The Minutemen scored a season high 17 goals and were able to pull away from the Great Danes in the fourth quarter
Wire News Weekly – 3.1.20
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 2, 2020
In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Rebecca Duffy talks about Bernie Sanders hosting a rally in Springfield, Rapper Meek Mill being chosen to headline Mullins Live! and more. Plus, Nicole Biagioni shares Amherst's weather forecast for the week.
Women’s Highlights: UMass finishes the regular season with a win against Rhode Island
Michael Araujo, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Hailey Leidel and Vashnie Perry were recognized by the program on senior day and combined for 32 points.
Hockey Highlights: UMass Hockey beats Hockey East rival, UConn
Rachel Bevelaqua, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Basketball Highlights: UMass keeps win streak alive against VCU
Alex Province, Contributor
February 27, 2020
This win gives the Minutemen their best A-10 conference record since the 2014-15 season
Meet Alec – the UMPD officer with four legs
Nicole Biagioni, Reporter
February 26, 2020
UMass Police Department's newest officer loves to sniff out danger. Alec, a 22-month-old black lab, is a new K-9 officer at UMPD who searches for explosives and other harmful materials. Nicole Biagioni speaks with Alec's handler, Officer Gerald Perkins, about what a day is like for Alec when he is on the job.
Women’s Basketball: UMass tops Davidson in a night of career-highs and broken records
Michael Araujo, Contributor
February 23, 2020
The Minutewomen improved to 17-10 on the year, and surpassed their overall win total from last season
Men’s Lacrosse Highlights: Harvard spoils UMass’s home opener
Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor
February 23, 2020
The Minutemen rallied from a 6-1 deficit but couldn't complete the comeback
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”